Business General

TUC advocates date change in executing 3-Tier Pension Scheme

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 28 0

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on government to postpone the full implementation of the three-tier pension scheme, citing some impediments that will affect the implementation. Currently, under the final implementation modalities, workers who turn 60 years from January 1, 2020 will Read More

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Coup plot: Court adjourns treason trial to December 19

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 28 0

The Kaneshie District Court on Wednesday adjourned the treason trial involving ten persons to December 19. The court presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Barnes-Botchway asked prosecution whether it had filed the Bill of Indictment (BI) of the prosecution led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sylvester Asare answered in the negative. He told the […]Read More

Politics

Afrobarometer report proves masses are disappointed in NPP govt – Otokunor

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 35 0

A Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor believes that the recent Afrobarometer report gives strong indications that a lot of Ghanaians are disappointed in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to him, the fact that only 34 per cent of Ghanaians say they will vote for the […]Read More

Business General

Farmers reject skewed IMANI survey on cocoa sector

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 41 0

Ghana Cocoa, Coffee and Shea nut Farmers Association has rejected findings in a survey conducted by IMANI Africa which paints a bleak picture of the sector. A statement issued and signed Alhaji Alhassan Bukari, National President of the association, described the findings as skewed with sensationalised news stories based on the report indicating it is […]Read More

General

Chasing Ayariga over GH¢36K, over GYEEDA millions shows you’re not serious- Manasseh to Amidu

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 22 0

Award winning freelance journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has fired Special Prosecutor Martin A.B.K Amidu for what he says is a lack of seriousness on his part. In an Accra FM interview monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Manasseh said that while they may be merit in Amidu’s case against Bawku MP Mahama Ayariga, it shows a lack of […]Read More

General

Crane Currency of USA printed GH¢200, GH¢100 notes

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 29 0

It has emerged that Crane Currency, a currency and security printing company in the United States of America (USA), printed the newly introduced GH¢200 and GH¢100 banknotes for the country. Information available to the GRAPHIC BUSINESS indicated that Crane Currency, which prides itself as being in the currency business for over 200 years, won the […]Read More

General

Boakye-Gyan is a liar! – Rawlings fumes

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 18 0

Former President J.J Rawlings appears to be rewriting what history says about him being rescued by Major Boakye Gyan from the jaws of death as he awaited his mutiny trial in 1979. The retired Flight Lieutenant insists that contrary to the conventional accounts, both written and oral, Major Gyan did not lead soldiers to rescue […]Read More

General

Woyome in fresh trouble

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 25 0

The woes of businessman Mr Alfred Agbesi Woyome, the man who has been ordered to pay back the GH¢51 million he illegally received from the state, are far from over, as the Attorney-General’s (A-G’s) Department has found fresh evidence of fraud against him. Investigators at the A-G’s Department found that he allegedly fabricated evidence in […]Read More

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Rawlings killed and drowned Kojo Lee in the ocean – Boakye Gyan alleges

Admin Editor December 10, 2019 45 0

One of the architects of the June 4 Uprising Major [Retired] Osahene Boakye Gyan has come out with some shocking revelations about former President Jerry John Rawlings, 40 years after the 1979 coup d’état. The coup arose out of a combination of corruption, bad governance, frustration among the general public and lack of discipline and […]Read More

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Amidu can’t be trusted, he lacks credibility – Namoale

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 54 0

Former MP for the La Dadekotopon constituency, Nii-Amasah Namoale has asked Mr. Martin Amidu to exercise self-control in executing his duties as an Independent Special Prosecutor. He has taken a swipe on Ghana’s Special Prosecutor, Mr. Martin A. B. K. Amidu saying he doesn’t have the credibility to be the Special Prosecutor. “The Special Prosecutor […]Read More

Politics

Yamin blasts Bawumia over incompetent remark

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 52 0

A communications team member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), believes Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s constant name calling of former President John Mahama as the incompetent one is needless. Joseph Yamin’s comment follows the Vice President’s recent description of Mr Mahama as one who is unfit for the presidency, although he agrees with […]Read More

Politics

Afrobarometer: NPP’s popularity drops 15%, NDC more popular in new regions

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 50 0

A recent Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) has revealed that 4 in 10 Ghanaians, representing 42 percent would not vote if presidential and parliamentary elections were to be held today. According to the study, 42 percent is the highest that has been recorded in the Afrobarometer surveys since 2008. Apart […]Read More

Regional

We’re disappointed in gov’t – GNAT

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 44 0

Three teacher unions in the country are currently on strike over delay in payment of legacy arrears due them. The unions: the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) said they will not resume work until they receive their arrears. Speaking to […]Read More

General Politics

Anyidoho swerves question on whether NPP should be voted out

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 51 0

Former Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) Koku Anyidoho, on Monday, refused to answer a question on whether the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government should be voted out in 2020. In an interview on Accra-based Starr FM, Mr Anyidoho said he is now a political consultant and as such cannot make […]Read More

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NIB inspection will not lead to shut downs – Govt calms private SHSs

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 43 0

Government has allayed fears of private pre-tertiary schools that extension of the National Inspectorate Board (NIB) inspection to their institutions will lead to the closure of their schools. The National Inspectorate Board will from next academic year add private schools to its list. Government believes this will help improve teaching and learning across the country. Read More

Regional

How Bole chief was shot dead by assailants while watching TV

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 50 0

Brother of murdered chief of Tinga in the Bole District in the Savannah region, Issah Bala, has revealed how his brother was shot dead by some unknown assailants. Speaking exclusively on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem on Monday, he said his brother, Francis Tipoe, was shot while watching television in his room. He noted […]Read More

Sport

Penalty kicks not luck, Jordan Ayew is a proof – Fatau Dauda

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 46 0

Since Asamoah Gyan left his role as first-choice penalty taker for the Black Stars, Jordan Ayew has been the go-to guy for spot-kicks. Unlike many Ghanaian players who crumble under such situations, the Crystal Palace forward has perfected the act of scoring from 12 yards and become Ghana’s most reliable penalty taker. Since 2013, the […]Read More

Sport

Atsu nonchalant over bench warming role at Newcastle United

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 44 0

Ghana winger Christian Atsu says he is delighted with his season despite largely warming the bench at Newcastle United. Atsu has managed three assists in 13 games for the Magpies in the ongoing campaign but only four of those outings have been starting opportunities. But has largely being a peripheral figure at the club despite […]Read More

Sport

Kotoko set to announce Maxwell Konadu as new head coach

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 40 0

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu is currently in Kumasi to sign a contract with Asante Kotoko as their new head coach. His reappointment was confirmed on Monday, four days after Joy Sports revealed the news. Konadu, 47, replaces Norwegian trainer Kjetil Zachariassen who was sacked few weeks ago, and has agreed a two-year, […]Read More

Sport

Ghanaian footballers who could have won the Ballon d’Or

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 31 0

Lionel Messi’s sixth Ballon d’Or win last week marked the 11th time in the last 12 years that either the mercurial forward or Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo had picked up the prize. Last year’s winner, Luka Modric broke the monopoly of the two ‘GOATs’ over one of the world’s top football prizes. Prior to that, […]Read More

General

Domelevo being ‘persecuted, hounded’ – Manasseh

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 33 0

Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo is being hounded out of the office and persecuted for doing his work well as far as the fight against corruption and the protection of the public purse is concerned, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has said. “I think the office of the Auditor-General is the only serious institution we have […]Read More

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Parliament vets Supreme Court appointees

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 36 0

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today, Monday, begin the vetting process for three female justices nominated to the Supreme Court. The three, Justice Mariama Owusu, Justice Gertrude Tokornoo and Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson were nominated by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo to replace Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, Justice Vida Akoto Bamfo and Justice Sophia Read More

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EC Chair sought clearance from military before declaring Akufo-Addo President

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 28 0

On November 9, 2016, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, declared Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) winner of the highly contested polls. Three years on, it is emerging that the EC’s Chairperson had sought clearance from the top hierarchy of the Ghana Armed Forces before making that […]Read More

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Akufo-Addo is incompetent and not nice – Manasseh replies Bawumia

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 27 0

Awarding-winning freelance investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has reacted to assertions by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, that former President John Dramani Mahama is “nice” but incompetent, stating that John Mahama faces an opponent who is equally incompetent and yet not nice. At a New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Rally and Walk in Tamale […]Read More

Entertainment

‘You are not a cheap celebrity’ – Cardi B comforts Afia Schwar

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 29 0

Cardi B has replied Afia Schwarzenegger over the hullabaloo she caused on social media yesterday over her “meet and greet” brouhaha. At her Accra based hotel, several Ghanaian celebrities trooped the venue for a “meet and greet” session which they said they were invited to, by the organizers of Cardi B’s show in Ghana. Unfortunately, […]Read More

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Cardi B concert: Stranded fans blast organisers over premature close of show

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 45 0

Livespot X Festival which was expected to be a ‘turn up event’ rather ended on a bad note as fans who had paid for tickets to witness the performance of American artiste, Cardi B were left stranded at the Accra Sports Stadium. The much anticipated Cardi B in Ghana concert ‘ended in tears’ as music […]Read More

Entertainment

My wife showed me ‘pepper’ after my polygamy post– Dumelo

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 20 0

Ghanaian actor cum politician, John Dumelo, has finally explained why he pulled down his post on the need for the legalization of Polyandrous and Polygamous marriages in Ghana. Speaking on the special Farmer’s day edition of Joy FM’s Metropolitan Mix hosted by Mamavi Owusu Aboagye, he stated that the plan was to pull down the […]Read More

Entertainment

Ghanaian ‘celebrities’ shower Cardi B with gifts

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 26 0

American rapper Cardi B was showered with gifts at her meet and greet with celebrities that took place at the Kempinski Hotel. First to give the rapper something to take back home was Kwaku Bediako the CEO of Chocolate Clothes Gh. The fashion designer gave Cardi B, a blue and brown sewed blouse and added […]Read More

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Lydia Forson reacts to Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ saga

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 31 0

Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has reacted to claims that she and her colleagues in the entertainment industry were ‘snubbed’ by American rapper Cardi B. Narrations by some of the personalities indicated that they were invited to a private meet up with Cardi B by the organisers of the show but upon reaching the venue for […]Read More

Entertainment

None of you had the guts to approach me at the pool – Cardi B blasts female celebrities

Admin Editor December 9, 2019 22 0

American female rapper, Cardi B has lambasted Ghanaian female celebrities for raining all sorts of insults on her via social media and yet did not have the guts to confront her at the Kempinski poolside. This is the second time the American female rapper has addressed the issue of not being able to meet and […]Read More